Be Indian, Buy Indian: Support Local Artisans this Independence Day
7 is often considered a special number – it represents all that is full and complete, and is also valued as a spiritual and sacred number. So, as we gear up to celebrate our 77th Independence Day on 15th August 2024, it’s going to be a doubly special and sacred Independence Day for all Indians!
Living our Pledge this 77th Independence Day
Speaking of “Independence Day and all Indians”; nostalgically takes me back to our good old school days, when our school calendars proudly displayed our country’s Pledge, which we would enthusiastically recite ever so often. Allow us to create ripples of that nostalgia, by reproducing our Indian Pledge here:
India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect, and treat everyone with courtesy.”
Long gone are those carefree childhood days, and in our extremely busy lifestyles, many of us may have forgotten what we pledged so many years or even decades ago!
On this our 77th Independence Day, The Bombay Store offers you the opportunity to live out that childhood pledge. Consider this our special invitation to enthusiastically ring in Independence Day this year. The Bombay Store is a treasure trove of some of the most fabulous, intricate, and exquisite art and craft forms, that have been perpetuated through the centuries by our very own Indian brothers and sisters, some of whom are based in remote corners of our vast motherland. But hey, you don’t have to travel the length and breadth of the country to acquire these beautiful handicraft items. Our website www.thebombaystore.com, awaits your virtual presence at the breathtaking exhibition of India’s rich and varied heritage. You can take your pick of these fascinating handicrafts – online, from the comfort of your home, and have them delivered at your doorstep!
Be India, Buy Indian – Celebrate India’s Culture and Talent
‘Be Indian, Buy Indian’ is an excellent way to truly celebrate our 77th Independence Day, and acknowledge our skilled artisans, as well as honour the memory of those who fought for our Independence. One exciting and interesting avenue to actualize this slogan, is to patronize the extensive array of Indian handicrafts, that embody the richness of our vast and varied Indian culture and heritage. So, let’s celebrate and encourage our highly skilled Indian craftsmen – our very own Indian brothers and sisters, who hold an integral place in India's socio-economic fabric. Their timeless talents, must be kept alive. We can indeed be proud Indians, by patronizing and perpetuating their skills that have been meticulously passed down the centuries. But it’s not just about supporting our local artisans, what we get in return, is fascinating decor items that embellish our homes and help us enjoy our rich heritage in all its diversity.
Gift Ideas for Celebrating Our 77th Independence Day
1. Indian Artefacts/Artifacts Home Decor
Indian handcrafted artefacts make for beautiful home décor, and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, themes, and colours. They reflect the craftmanship of artisans across India – each piece is meticulously fashioned through skills unique to each region of our vast motherland. You have a choice of over 400 handicraft gift items made from Marble, Brass, Iron, Metal Alloy, Resin, Whitewood and Wood. Click on the link above to see the exhibition of fascinating home décor items – Sacred home décor like idols and religious symbols; Decorative gift items like figurines; Patriotic décor like Ashoka Pillar with or without the flag; Nature representations like delicately crafted trees, elephants, cow with calf, deer, camels, peacocks, turtles, etc.; vehicles ranging from the humble rickshaw to vintage cars; flower vases, planters, jugs, and much, much more – plenty to cater to every taste and every budget too!
2. Handcrafted Indian Souvenirs
Souvenirs are another apt and perfect handicraft gift item for celebrating Independence day. Here too there’s plenty – around 250 handcrafted Souvenirs that depict the art and culture of India in all its array. Useful items beautifully decorated in Indian art – Leather case diaries, bookmarks, exquisite bottle openers, key chains galore, hand fans, pen stands, fridge magnets in a variety of themes and colours; Patriotic Souvenirs like Ashoka Stambhs, Indian monuments, India Charms, Indian Postal Stamps set, and Commemorative Indian coins; Decorative Souvenirs like Indian dancers, dolls, puppets, miniature musical instruments etc. Click on the link above for the vast and beautiful display of economical yet meaningful Independence Day gifts.
3. Exquisitely Crafted Sacred Idols
Being our 77th Independence Day holds special spiritual significance, as mentioned earlier. So, for those who like to commemorate this day and make it a sacred celebration, you may like to gift or take home, idols of your favourite deities, as a remembrance of this special day. Click on the links that follow for deities of your choice. Krishna/Radha Krishna murtis in Brass, Wood, Stone, Marble, and Silver Plating; Ganesha idols in Brass, Metal Alloy, Resin, and Wood; Hanuman idols in Brass, Marble, or Wood; Shiva idols in Brass and Resin; Laxmi idols in Brass, Silver, Culture Marble, Whitewood and Wood; Brass engraved idols of Durga; Ram/Ram Darbar in Brass and Marble; Buddha idols in Brass, Marble, Resin, Whitewood and Wood; etc.
4. Patriotic and Traditional Wooden Frames
Another very apt Independence Day gift comes in the form of artistic Wooden Frames that capture India’s Founding Patriots, Indian monuments, Traditional Indian art, Sacred art, and more. For those who admire the great men who made Indian history, there are frames that immortalize Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Ambedkar, Vallabhbhai Patel, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, etc. along-with the pearls of wisdom they imparted. Use our filters to search on the name of the founding father whose frame you’d like to gift to others, or display in your home. There are also artistic frames that display famed Indian monuments. Perhaps your penchant is for frames that display Indian art or Sacred Indian art. Click on the preceding link to check out the full range of Wooden Frames that celebrate India in its rich diversity.
5. Indian Handcrafted Toys, Games and Dolls
There’s a wise adage that says: ‘ Catch them young and watch them grow!’ So, to instil a love for all things Indian, it would be a good idea on this 77th Independence Day, to gift your children or those in your extended families, or even children of your friends and neighbours – handcrafted Indian Toys, Games, and Dolls. We have an interesting collection: Wooden Solitaire with Marbles, Magnetic Chess, Tic-Tac-Toe set, Steam Boat, Dice Box, Wind-up Spinning Tops, Catapult, Gilli Danda, Lagori 7 Stones, Wooden Puzzles, Dolls, etc. It would give you an opportunity to introduce to them at a young age, the value of our Indian artisans and the exquisite items they create. Make this 77th Independence Day a special happy remembrance for all the children you gift these handcrafted toys, games, and dolls to. A great idea for schools too!
6. A Gamut of Indian Art Forms – Graphic Works
For the practical-minded Indians, and also those with an artistic bent of mind, we have practical handicraft gift items beautifully adorned in various Indian art forms. Choose from our teacups, coffee mugs, coasters, tissue boxes, tissue holders, tote bags, laptop bags, wristlets, diary cases, trays, and many more useful articles, dressed in different hues and colours, giving these articles of daily use, an endearing and interesting look. These gift items will be daily reminders of the skills of our fellow Indian artisans from across the country. Revel in traditional prints like the king’s procession; unique art forms like Ajrakh, Doodle Mandala, Kalamkari, Dwaar, Sui Dhaaga; beautiful nature prints; mesmerising geometrical prints; prints of Indian cities, and many others. Click on the link above and take your pick of gifts for yourself and others, to make this Independence Day a memorable one.
Let this 77th Independence Day re-awaken our patriotism, even as we practically live out our childhood pledge, not just on this special day, but beyond for years on end. Let’s together ensure that these unique and diverse centuries old skills don’t die a natural death. All it takes, is for us to ‘Be proud Indian and Buy Indian’.
The Bombay Store, makes it easy for you by bringing the wealth of artistic talent from across the country under one virtual roof. Visit our website www.thebombaystore.com, and check out the tapestry of spectacular crafts, and ingenious artistic displays. Feast your eyes and decorate your homes with Indian handcrafted Home Décor Items, Sculpted Idols like Ganesha, Buddha and a host of other deities, Graphic Works, Artefacts, Accessories, Souvenirs, Wellness Products, Toys, Games, and much more.
The Bombay Store – Celebrating India, Celebrating Indian Artisans.
